Some health officials have renamed this flu season the “quademic” because of all the different illnesses floating around.

The Mandarin word for the flu — which translates to “epidemic cold” in English — is misleading. Although the flu tends to spread rapidly and shares similar symptoms with the common cold, its name ...

There are some new tools to help this respiratory virus season: over-the-counter tests that can identify whether an illness is COVID-19 or influenza.

Most rhinovirus cases are mild but can cause more serious illnesses like asthma attacks, pneumonia or bronchitis. Cases are on the rise, with most cases in children under 5 ...

FLU A ON HIM. A LOT OF THE PEOPLE WHO COME DOWN WITH THE FLU COME TO PATIENT FIRST TO BE TESTED AND TREATED. WE’RE SEEING A LOT OF INFLUENZA AS WELL AS OTHER VIRAL ILLNESSES. A LOT OF STREP THROAT AND ...

When it comes to cold and flu season, it really matters what foods you eat. “Eating a well-balanced diet will help improve ...

Norovirus - dubbed the 'winter vomiting bug' - causes a host of unpleasant symptoms, including vomiting and diarrhoea as well ...

Influenza is a highly contagious viral infection that affects the respiratory system. Although often dismissed as a seasonal ...

Flu has surged to high levels across the US, straining hospitals. Experts discuss 2024-25 flu season trends, symptoms to ...

Schools around the U.S. are closing due to surges of flu and other illnesses, which are sickening students and staff. Here's what parents need to know.

Pennsylvania National Electronic Disease Surveillance System. Influenza activity is high across the state and has increased ...

Food is life for this meal-obsessed island, especially when you're feeling poorly – including a spicy soup that soothes flu ...